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Affiliates Manager vs Solid Affiliate

Updated 5 Oct 2026. 33 features compared side by side.

Affiliates Manager

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 (61)

Free WordPress affiliate plugin with click tracking, creatives, PayPal payout files and many ecommerce/membership integrations, plus paid add-ons.

Free installs8K+
From$29.95
UpdatedOct 2026
Visit site Full profile
VS

Premium affiliate plugin built for WooCommerce stores, with auto affiliate coupons, PayPal bulk payouts, store credit and a drag-and-drop signup form.

Est. installs~5.5K
From$374/yr
ModelPremium
Visit site Full profile

Choose Affiliates Manager if…

  • You need performance bonuses and easy digital downloads
  • You want to start with a free version

Choose Solid Affiliate if…

  • You need auto-generated affiliate coupons and affiliate landing pages
  • You also want custom referral links and lifetime commissions
  • You want the more complete feature set (83/100 vs 74/100)

Affiliates Manager includes 2 features that Solid Affiliate lacks, including Performance bonuses and Easy Digital Downloads; Solid Affiliate has 5 that Affiliates Manager lacks, including Affiliate landing pages, Custom referral links and Lifetime commissions. Both include 19 of the 33 features we track. 2 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.

At a glance

Affiliates Manager
Solid Affiliate
74/100
Feature score
83/100
18 of 26
Features included
20 of 26
4.1/5
WordPress.org rating
—
8K+
Active installs
n/a
50%
Support threads resolved
n/a

Feature comparison

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Feature
Affiliates Manager
Solid Affiliate
Affiliate Programs: Tracking4/66/6
Referral link tracking KeyTracks visits and sales from affiliate links.
Affiliates Manager Included

Affiliates get links with a wpam_id parameter and can link to any page.

Solid Affiliate Included

Affiliate link generator with configurable URL parameter and cookie length.

Coupon code tracking KeyCredits affiliates when their coupon is used.
Affiliates Manager Via add-on

Paid WooCommerce Coupon Tracking add-on links existing coupons to affiliates.

Solid Affiliate Included

WooCommerce coupons can be linked to affiliates on all plans.

Affiliate landing pagesDedicated pages that credit an affiliate.
Affiliates Manager Not included

Only a site-wide default landing URL can be set, not per-affiliate pages.

Solid Affiliate Paid version Pro

Per-affiliate landing pages are a Pro-plan feature.

Fraud protectionFlags self-referrals and suspicious activity.
Affiliates Manager Partial

Blocks earning on own purchases; free reCAPTCHA add-on for signups.

Solid Affiliate Paid version Pro

Fraud Prevention Suite (self-referral block, IP logging, grace period) in Pro plan.

Visit and click trackingRecords visits from referral links, not just sales.
Affiliates Manager Included

Logs referral clicks and creative impressions in real time.

Solid Affiliate Included

Visits are logged and shown to admins and in the affiliate portal.

Custom referral linksAffiliates can use vanity slugs or custom links.
Affiliates Manager Not included

Links use the numeric affiliate ID (wpam_id).

Solid Affiliate Paid version Pro

Custom affiliate slugs listed under the Pro plan.

Affiliate Programs: Commissions4/74/7
Per-affiliate ratesDifferent commission rates per affiliate.
Affiliates Manager Included

Flat or percentage rates, overridable per affiliate.

Solid Affiliate Included

Global, per-affiliate and per-group commission rates.

Per-product ratesDifferent rates per product or category.
Affiliates Manager Via add-on

Paid Product Specific Commission add-on for WooCommerce products.

Solid Affiliate Included

Per-product, per-variation and per-category rates.

Tiered commissionsRates that rise with performance.
Affiliates Manager Not included

No performance-based rate tiers in features or add-on list.

Solid Affiliate Not included

No performance tiers listed in the pricing matrix or docs.

Recurring commissionsCommission on subscription renewals.
Affiliates Manager Via add-on

Free WooCommerce Subscription integration add-on credits renewals.

Solid Affiliate Paid version Pro

Subscription renewal referrals at a separate rate are listed under Pro.

Multi-level commissionsCommission on referred affiliates' sales.
Affiliates Manager Not included

No multi-level commissions; paid add-on only gives a one-off recruit bonus.

Solid Affiliate Not included

Vendor FAQ states MLM is not currently offered.

Lifetime commissionsCredit an affiliate for every future order from a referred customer.
Affiliates Manager Not included

No lifetime customer linking in the feature or add-on list.

Solid Affiliate Paid version Pro

Lifetime commissions listed under the Pro plan.

Performance bonusesOne-off bonuses for hitting sales or referral targets.
Affiliates Manager Partial

Admins can add manual bonuses/adjustments; no automatic bonus rules.

Solid Affiliate Not included

Only a sign-up bonus (Expert plan); no milestone or performance bonuses listed.

Affiliate Programs: Payouts2/43/4
PayPal payoutsPay affiliates through PayPal.
Affiliates Manager Included

Generates PayPal Mass Pay / Payouts files to pay many affiliates at once.

Solid Affiliate Included

One-click PayPal bulk payouts on all plans.

Stripe payoutsPay affiliates through Stripe.
Affiliates Manager Not included

Payout methods are PayPal, bank transfer and manual.

Solid Affiliate Not included

Only PayPal and manual payouts are offered; no Stripe payout integration.

Store credit payoutsPay commission as store credit.
Affiliates Manager Not included

Store credit is not among the payout methods.

Solid Affiliate Included

Store credit included on all plans; affiliates apply it in the cart.

Bulk payoutsPay many affiliates in one action or export.
Affiliates Manager Included

Payout file generation for paying multiple affiliates together.

Solid Affiliate Included

Bulk PayPal payouts plus manual payouts with CSV export.

Affiliate Programs: Affiliate tools5/65/6
Affiliate dashboard KeyFront-end area with stats, links and payouts.
Affiliates Manager Included

Front-end area with stats, creatives, link generator and profile.

Solid Affiliate Included

Front-end affiliate portal page via shortcode.

Registration formAffiliate sign-up and approval flow.
Affiliates Manager Included

Customisable signup form with custom fields and manual or auto approval.

Solid Affiliate Included

Registration form on all plans; drag-and-drop custom forms in Pro.

Creatives / bannersShare banners and assets with affiliates.
Affiliates Manager Included

Unlimited banners and text links with impression tracking.

Solid Affiliate Included

Unlimited creatives on every plan.

Email notificationsEmails for sign-ups, referrals and payouts.
Affiliates Manager Included

Editable templates for approval, registration and commission emails.

Solid Affiliate Included

Email notifications included; customised notifications in Pro.

Reports & analyticsProgram-wide performance reports.
Affiliates Manager Included

Real-time stats for visits, purchases and commissions.

Solid Affiliate Included

Real-time reporting on all plans; monthly email reports from Expert.

Import from other pluginsMigrate affiliates and referrals from another affiliate plugin.
Affiliates Manager Not included

No importer from other affiliate plugins; data export only.

Solid Affiliate Not included

No import tool from other affiliate plugins is documented.

Affiliate Programs: Compatibility3/32/3
WooCommerceWorks with WooCommerce stores.
Affiliates Manager Included

Built-in WooCommerce integration records commission automatically.

Solid Affiliate Included

Integrates with WooCommerce out of the box.

Easy Digital DownloadsWorks with EDD.
Affiliates Manager Included

Integrates with Easy Digital Downloads 3.0+.

Solid Affiliate Not included

Only WooCommerce (and WooCommerce Subscriptions) is supported.

Multi-currencyHandles stores selling in several currencies.
Affiliates Manager Partial

Supports multi-currency payments made through WooPayments only.

Solid Affiliate Partial

You can set the payout currency; no documented per-order currency conversion.

WooCommerce Affiliate Plugins: WooCommerce3/75/7
Auto-generated affiliate coupons KeyCreates a WooCommerce coupon for each affiliate automatically.
Affiliates Manager Not included

Coupon add-on links coupons you create manually; no auto-generation.

Solid Affiliate Included

Automatic Affiliate Coupons addon creates a coupon per approved affiliate from a template.

WooCommerce SubscriptionsTracks commissions on WooCommerce Subscriptions renewals.
Affiliates Manager Via add-on

Free WooCommerce Subscription integration add-on.

Solid Affiliate Paid version Pro

Renewals tracked with a separate recurring rate; listed as a Pro-plan feature.

Refund and cancellation handlingReverses or adjusts commission when an order is refunded or cancelled.
Affiliates Manager Included

Reverses commission when a WooCommerce order is refunded (since 2.1.1).

Solid Affiliate Included

Unpaid referrals auto-reject when the order is refunded or cancelled.

Affiliate area in My AccountShows the affiliate dashboard inside WooCommerce My Account.
Affiliates Manager Not included

Affiliate area lives on plugin-created pages, not in My Account.

Solid Affiliate Not included

Affiliate portal is a standalone shortcode page, not a My Account tab.

Assign orders manuallyLink an existing order to an affiliate from the admin.
Affiliates Manager Partial

Commission can be awarded manually to an affiliate, not by editing the order.

Solid Affiliate Included

Admins can add a referral against a WooCommerce order manually.

HPOS compatibleDeclared compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage.
Affiliates Manager Not verified
Solid Affiliate Included

Changelog notes WooCommerce HPOS support added in 2024.

Block checkout compatibleWorks with the WooCommerce Cart and Checkout blocks.
Affiliates Manager Not verified
Solid Affiliate Not verified

Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?

Pricing compared

Affiliates Manager Freemium

Free$0
Free core pluginFree lifetime, Unlimited
WooCommerce Coupon Tracking add-on$39 one-off, 1 site
Product Specific Commission add-on$29.95 one-off, 1 site
Coupon Tracking + Product Commission bundle$59.95 one-off, 1 site
Referral Bonus add-on$29.95 one-off, 1 site

Solid Affiliate Premium

Starter$374 per year, 1 site
Expert$499 per year, 3 sites
Pro$749 per year, 10 sites

Downloads trend

Affiliates Manager

1,304 downloads last week

Solid Affiliate

No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

Solid Affiliate scores higher on our feature checklist (83/100 against 74/100) and includes auto-generated affiliate coupons, affiliate landing pages and custom referral links that Affiliates Manager does not. Affiliates Manager still has the edge on performance bonuses and easy digital downloads. Only Affiliates Manager has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Biggest differences

Auto-generated affiliate coupons

Affiliates Manager: not included. Solid Affiliate: included. Automatic Affiliate Coupons addon creates a coupon per approved affiliate from a template.

Affiliate landing pages

Affiliates Manager: not included. Solid Affiliate: paid version (Pro). Per-affiliate landing pages are a Pro-plan feature.

Custom referral links

Affiliates Manager: not included. Solid Affiliate: paid version (Pro). Custom affiliate slugs listed under the Pro plan.

Lifetime commissions

Affiliates Manager: not included. Solid Affiliate: paid version (Pro). Lifetime commissions listed under the Pro plan.

Performance bonuses

Affiliates Manager: partial. Solid Affiliate: not included. Admins can add manual bonuses/adjustments; no automatic bonus rules.

Store credit payouts

Affiliates Manager: not included. Solid Affiliate: included. Store credit included on all plans; affiliates apply it in the cart.

Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.

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FAQ

Which is better, Affiliates Manager or Solid Affiliate?

Solid Affiliate scores higher on our feature checklist (83/100 against 74/100) and includes auto-generated affiliate coupons, affiliate landing pages and custom referral links that Affiliates Manager does not. Affiliates Manager still has the edge on performance bonuses and easy digital downloads. Only Affiliates Manager has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Which has more features?

Solid Affiliate includes 20 of the 26 features we track, against 18 for Affiliates Manager. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.

Is Affiliates Manager free?

Affiliates Manager has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $29.95.

Is Solid Affiliate free?

Solid Affiliate is premium only. Paid plans start at $374/yr.

Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Affiliates Manager or Solid Affiliate. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.